I particularly proud of these necklaces because they were the first pieces that I've done that were fairly elaborate. I found the tutorial in WireWork magazine.

Using thick 16 gauge wire, I coiled the wire around the base of my ring mandrel, drew a line down the center of the coil, cut where I marked the line, and using round nose pliers, I individually shaped each teardrop. Once shaped, I hammered the curve of each teardrop. The 25 teardrops are linked together using two double looped jump loops.

I think the copper is my favorite but the red brass makes me think Egyptian.

I like this because it isn`t too busy-looking, simple, yet elegant. Copper is a neat metalDoes it change it`s colour over time (question mark here - I can`t find one on my keyboard)

I like simple pieces too.

The smaller copper practice choker that I made myself did change color after awhile because I wore it so often, but after I stuck it in jewelry cleaner, it looks brand new . The hammer loops sparkled again.